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  1. Jocko87
    Whats a turbo tub?
  2. Jocko87
    Interested to watch Zach Neto as well as the big guns. He should be a good Brooks Lee comparison.
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    I don't think we see a roster where a Castro type isn't on it. Lewis won't fill that role. Maybe Helman works his way into the discussion when he's healthy again but they value that versatility heavily with a 4 man bench. Castro needs to be evaluated differently that a standard position player as the ask is different. He's not getting good match ups or the chance scout his day at X spot. He gets the leftovers and is functional. His role is statistical sacrificial but very valuable.
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    Cano is a good story so far this year but we shouldn't crown him after 21 innings. Relief pitching is volatile, scouting has been updated and he has a correction coming. Good for him though, I'm always happy to see traded prospects do well.
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    He has 3 games in the minors. I'm speaking it into existence. If he can be functional while hitting RH it unlocks so many options for this roster and frankly, it may be his only path to consistent playing time long term.
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    They do an incredible job overall but also agreed as part of the last contract that they would work with MLB on the ABS system so nobody is making bad calls because of it. We are just hearing about it but it’s been on their minds for years. The challenge system is a non-starter for me. If the ABS is good enough just go with it. It can be done with most fans not even realizing something changed. The call of the ump on balls and strikes has never been an item that could be questioned so if we are going with tech don’t change that fundamental. I spent way to much time in the other thread explaining how none of the people eligible to challenge can actually see what they are challenging. The challenged calls at CHS all proved the ump right. It would be a mess. I’d almost want to be the first to get thrown out for arguing against ABS. As an aside, I’m also pretty much done with phases like “without repercussions” “never anything done” etc in this conversation. Like any of us knows a damn thing about what happens behind the scenes. If anyone has a copy of the contract I haven’t seen it. We don’t know details of if they are fined, pay docked, bad assignments, sent to the minors etc. I get that everyone remembers Cuzzi from way back but stop pretending we know things that aren’t in evidence. I would also argue that we shouldn’t know about umpire discipline except in the most egregious cases. Neither Cuzzi incident would qualify for me.
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    Left fielders, both of them. I’m not joking either. Maybe one of them will take to it well enough to play right. They can be in the 1B, DH, OF rotation if they hit. If not they will both struggle for playing time even on less stacked rosters. I’m sure both of them can play left as well as Gordon was playing center and that will be enough if they hit. We cannot have 30 grade defense at the prime positions. I’m convinced Lewis is the primary 3rd baseman when he comes up. There is no reason to move him anymore and we’ve seen the risk it brings. From both the team and player/agent side it’s the right move. Farmer can fill the role he’s designed for. Lewis/Lee/Polo is a future discussion. Let’s get Lewis settled and productive first. We are all tantalized with the kid but he needs a lot of game time to make up for the last 4 years of minimal game action. There will be struggles but he can still glove while he adapts. The less we move him around the better.
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    I'll take it!
  9. Jocko87
    As a terminal optimist I choose to look at this series in a positive light. Buxtons quotes after yesterdays game are exactly right. Just like the Yankee series there is enough good that they realize that they can play at this level and enough kicks in the clackers to remind them there is a lot more work to do. I’m of the opinion that DFA Pagan is part of that work but chill out on the FO. This is the most talented 40 man roster most of us have ever seen in our Twins fandoms. The bullpen is the easiest group to fix in season and there is time to do it. It might have actually been worse for the overall season had they swept this and the Yankee series. Now get back to work.
  10. Jocko87
    I am begging for some sort of strategy for the Manfred man innings! Get that run in. Every time.
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    Lewis isn’t a luxury. He’s a #1 overall pick that has shown he can play well in the bigs. Just like Kirilloff if he’s healthy he’s playing with the big club. For a roster standpoint they want and need Farmer back in the utility role, Correa and Polanco need a DH or off day at least once in a while. It would not surprise me if Solano was the move for Lewis. Miranda can fill his role as a better version with options if the need becomes critical.
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    Or Garlick if they had a couple lefties coming around.
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    Sometimes its hard to see the wins where the FO passed on someone. Combine this with the Willson Contreras thing this week and they are looking OK. Oh, and Gallo.
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    I'm with you on this. At #5 I want as close to a sure thing as we can get. If we are bringing the risk of a high school kid into the picture I'd rather have the risk of Dollander. Two months ago he was the next Strasbourg but now Skenes is making him anonymous. Upside of a true ace vs another LH outfielder 4 years away. I think my position player preference at #5 is Langford, hopefully he falls, RH outfielder that can be up in 18 months fits what we are doing and the window is now. If they like either pitcher I'm comfortable with the risk and would prefer to swing at it. A high school outfielder better be special special to return value at this pick. I just don't see it. I'd take a Jack Wilson over them.
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    It feels like Vazquez is playing all the time but the starts split (26/14) is about what we expected preseason. I was surprised when I looked it up. Jeffers is getting plenty of run. I wouldn't expect him to him this poorly all year and his receiving seems to be paying dividends for the staff. Of the two, Jeffers is the one who will get the better hitting matchups in the split and its showing. I think the mix is about right and we will have to roll with it.
  16. Jocko87
    With one swing in the 10th inning on Friday Brent Rooker altered the trajectory of my fun. Back to the Sunday schedule. Brent Rooker is on pace for 43.46 homers. A's on pace for 35.56 wins.
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    Unfortunately its being mentioned far too often. I think I just hit on another factor that will explain all of this. The new CBA has changed the service time equation dramatically. The Mariners are getting the 29th overall pick this year as compensation for Julio Rodriguez winning the ROY under the new Prospect Promotion Incentive Pick structure. Its explained in the article linked but long story short, they must be true rookies (under 60 days) and be on the roster 172 or more days in that year. Its why so many top young players broke camp or were called early so they can qualify. With this system in place, any team that brings up a top 100 prospect mid-season is either crazy or desperate. The Braves lost out with Micheal Harris as he didn't have enough time to qualify. Had they brought him up 6 weeks earlier they get a late first round pick. With this info I will take any and all odds on a Lee sighting before September. Zero chance he gets more than 60 days this year but a pretty good chance of breaking camp next year. Ready has little or nothing to do with it. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/mlb-prospect-promotion-incentive-rookie-year-cba/ja5ts8eaxcuv85xujnzriafb
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    If it was my video game draft I'd have a tough time passing on Dollander at #5 but if they have questions I'd rather take best college position player that falls. Just don't miss on this one. 18 yr old lefty outfielders aren't exactly rare currency so from a value move one of the SS would be my choice if Langford doesn't fall. Can't have to many shortstops IMO. Worst case they make great trade chips. Then go after the college pitcher at 34/49 with slightly less risk. I'm drafting for the next 2-5 year MLB window this year and the high school bats don't do it for me. That said, if they like Chase, I'm all in on that pick. Worth the risk for an ace.
  19. Jocko87
    Bats gotta get going, it's going to catch up with the pitchers soon enough. We may already be there.
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    This is the way. He's got some growing to do but certainly isn't overwhelmed at Wichita. If he can adapt as fast as he did last year he will be a September option for sure. I wouldn't even be disappointed if we didn't see him in September. Strange that this is even a discussion at this point, he isn't even on the 40 man. Who are we removing to make room? We still have AK, Lewis, Waller, Julien, reborn Larnach and Miranda, new hotness Helman and a dash of Garlick to burn through as saviors long before we get to Lee. Honestly, I'm not sure this was worth an article. I know we've seen some of these comments in threads but I've been managing to ignore them just fine.
  21. Jocko87
    Brent Rooker is on pace for 41.5 homers. A's on pace for 33 wins. The gap is closing.
  22. Jocko87
    “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” Frank A Clark I’m born and raised in North Dakota in the Norwegian bachelor farmer tradition as I’m sure many of you are familiar with. I didn’t get a lot of guidance as a child but what I got was very memorable. Got caught with beer at 16, dad picked me up from the sheriff. I got left in the jail after getting a dui at 21. Called dad, he said remember what I told you last time? Yes sir, was just letting you know where I was. The feedback was delivered sparingly but with great effect. My theory is that the Minnesota booing is a lot like that. I wouldn’t expect it to continue but a message was sent. From his comments, he received the message. He will probably get some additional feedback on not running out of the box. Hoping Buxton was part of delivering it. Even leaders needs course correction and those two need to hold each other accountable. It’s also the only feedback loop the fans have. We are well aware that if this contract goes Chris Davis on us it will be potentially devastating to the franchise for years. There’s a lot riding on it and it is appropriate to remind from time to time.
  23. Jocko87
    But see, here’s the thing. 5 tool player is a term that only really applies to prospects. If all 5 tools fully develop they are known by a single name, Trout, Jr, Bonds, A-Rod etc. Almost like unicorns. I flatly reject the premise that he’s only using one dimension of his game as a DH. Three of the five are still in play when on offense. If I read some of these posts correctly, we’ve figured out how to make 4.5 fully developed tools a bad thing? I would go so far as to say the hit for average tool is pretty solid when adjusted for changes to the game since the 5 tool thing was invented. Hitting approach might be a better metric but that’s a different discussion. The 6th tool is availability. The names mentioned earlier had it. Buxton hasn’t had a healthy season yet which is why he was less than half price. So far, this is working brilliantly, especially considering how solid Taylor has been. Careful reaching for too much cake, you knock it on the floor nobody gets any.
  24. Jocko87
    The Brock Stewart experience is fun. Until it isn't. Stuff is good enough to just hammer the zone, hopefully he can adjust and embrace boredom.
  25. Jocko87
    On field baseball. Yes he will have to return to the field at some point but it’s a secondary reason. Correa and the Mets is an example of a contract that had nothing to do with on field baseball. It was a pure asset strategy. There would have been baseball involved but it was a business move. They may feel like chief, no value long term, and I wouldn’t blame them either. Most likely it comes down to how confident they are the arm will actually be fixed. If the medical staff thinks the arm will actually be fixed I would offer the Paddock deal as a business move.
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